Kitchen Littles was one of the most popular miniature kitchen play sets ever made. Originally manufactured by Tyco beginning in 1996 and has been off the market for a number of years. Kitchen Littles is now being manufactured by another company (International Playthings) and available as of late June 2008! These sets are popular because of highly detailed features. Made from heavy die-cast metal and highly-detailed plastic. Sized to play with an 11 1/2" fashion doll or Barbie. Collectible and affordable - sets range in price (MSRP) $10-$30 US.

Manufacturer's Description: "All the fun of kitchen play - miniaturized! Small-sized replicas of kitchen appliances and cookware with realistic food to prepare and snacks to serve. The popcorn "pops", the bacon "sizzles" on the stove, the blender blades spin, toast pops out of the toaster."

Sets available in 2008:

• Deluxe Refrigerator with Accessories
• Electronic Deluxe Stove with Accessories
• Deluxe Kitchen Cabinet with Counter Top & Accessories
• Deluxe Appliance Set with Accessories
• Deluxe Cookware Set
• Birthday Party Fun
• Dinnerware Set
• Pantry Carry Case
• Food packs:
• Lunch Time!
• Breakfast Time!
• Dessert Time!
• After School Snack Time!
• Pizza Time!
• Popcorn Time!

Don't expect to find Kitchen Littles in your neighborhood mass merchandise department store or national chains. The new distributor only sells to the speciality toy market. Look for them online on eBay or thru speciality toy stores.